Nutritional weight loss agent and method

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an agent that suppresses appetite and provides quick energy. According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a lollipop is provided that suppresses appetite and provides quick energy. The lollipop is made from a premixed herbal formula that is combined with a hard candy confection base. The herbal premixed formula includes the following active ingredients: Guarana PE 22%; CitriMax®; and L-Tyrosine. The herbal premix formula can also include Vitamin B6; and Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin. The premixed formula is added to a candy base that may include corn syrup, Maltodextrin, sugar, natural color and natural flavorings.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a divisional U.S. application Ser. No. 10/709,746filed May 26, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,982,098, which, in turn, claimsthe benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/474,458, filedMay 30, 2003.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to an agent having a combinationof herbal supplements and a method that aids in weight loss andproviding energy. In particular, the present invention relates to aconfection having a combination of herbal supplements that aid in weightloss by satisfying a person's need to eat while suppressing appetite andproviding a source of quick energy.

2. Background Art

Controlling one's weight is an important part of maintaining a person'shealth and well being. Weight control can be achieved through diet andexercise. While a regular program of exercise is recommended, manypeople find it difficult to start an exercise regimen and continue withthe exercise regimen for an extended period of time. Regular exercise,while burning calories, can also increase a person's appetite.

The other part of the weight control process is to diet. Dieting maytake the form of limiting food intake to a specific caloric amount,eating measured portions of a variety of food products, fasting, orlimiting food intake to certain types of food while eliminating theintake of other types of food. While there are a multitude of differenttypes of diet programs, most fail because people on a diet find itdifficult to stay on the diet regimen when they are hungry. When aperson is hungry, it is difficult to control their urge to eat whichalmost invariably leads to failure of the diet program.

People who are overweight and need to control their weight frequentlylike to eat snacks or candy between meals. A desire to snack or eatcandy can be triggered because a person is hungry or can be a behavioralhabit.

There is a need for an improved weight control program that does notrequire excessive exercise or dieting without addressing thephysiological urge to eat and psychological needs of some people to eatsnacks and candy. The present invention addresses the above problems.Furthermore, in at least one embodiment, the present invention satisfiesthe need for a confection that suppresses appetite and provides a sourceof quick energy.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an agent that suppresses appetite andprovides quick energy. According to at least one aspect of the presentinvention, a lollipop is provided that suppresses appetite and providesquick energy. The lollipop is made from a premixed herbal formula thatis combined with a hard candy confection base. The herbal premixedformula includes the following active ingredients: Guarana PE 22%;CitriMax®; and L-Tyrosine. The herbal premix formula can also includeVitamin B6; and Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin. The premixed formula isadded to a candy base including corn syrup, Maltodextrin, and optionallysugar, natural color and natural flavorings. The agent comprises thepremixed herbal formula. In addition to being provided as a lollipop orconfection/hard candy, the agent could be provided in a water drink orshake-type drink. Additionally, the agent could be provided in pill orcapsule form.

The present invention also provides a diet method wherein the agent isingested with a glass of water 30 minutes before eating breakfast,lunch, and dinner. In at least one aspect, a lollipop confection asdescribed above is eaten with a glass of water 30 minutes before eatingbreakfast, lunch, and dinner. The diet also requires that certain foodsbe eaten as a part of each meal. For example, breakfast would include awell-balanced meal including fresh fruit. Lunch would be a balanced mealincluding protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. Dinner wouldbe a well-balanced meal including protein and vegetables. The dietmethod also includes avoiding carbohydrate consumption after dinner anda prohibition against eating within three hours before bedtime.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

A herbal based appetite suppressant agent is provided. The agentcomprises a premixed formula. In at least one aspect, a herbal basedappetite suppressant confection is made in the form of a lollipop inaccordance with the present invention. The lollipop is made by combiningthe premixed formula with a hard candy base. The nutritional appetitesuppressant includes herbs that suppress the appetite and othernutritional supplements that provide an energy boost.

The premixed formula is provided below in the following table:

CONSTITUENT AS FORMULATED ACCEPTABLE RANGES Guarana PE 22% 440 mg220-660 mg CitriMax ® 200 mg 100-400 mg L-Tyrosine 200 mg 100-400 mg

In at least one aspect, the premixed formula also comprises:

CONSTITUENT AS FORMULATED ACCEPTABLE RANGES Vitamin B6  400 mcg 300mcg-2 mg  Vitamin B12 0.600 mcg 0.540 mcg-6.000 mg Cyanocobalamin

In yet another aspect, the premixed formula is mixed with a hard candybase comprising:

CONSTITUENT AS FORMULATED ACCEPTABLE RANGES Corn syrup 7 grams 3grams-15 grams Maltodextrin 160 mg  120-200 mg

The constituents of the formula are described more specifically below.Guarana is a herbal substance that contains Guaranine that is a chemicalsubstance with similar characteristics to caffeine. Guarana has found tobe a stimulant that is similar to coffee in that it may make a personmore awake and suppress a person's appetite. Guarana also is a diureticand can cause higher blood pressure and increased heart rate. Guarana PE22% is a powder extract having 22% caffeine.

CitriMax® is a trademark of Inter Health Company and is an all naturalplant extract known as hydroxycitric acid, HCA, or Garcinia Cambogiac.CitriMax® is obtained from a tropical fruit which is a species of thecitrus family called Garcinia Cambogia. CitriMax® is not a stimulant butis a substance that reduces appetite by making meals more filling.

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that the body synthesizes fromphenylalanine, another amino acid. Vitamin B6 is necessary forconversion of L-Tyrosine into neuro transmitters including L-Dopa,Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine.

The other optional active ingredients, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12Cyanocobalamin, are widely recognized vitamins. Vitamin B6 (PyridoxineHydrochloride) is an essential vitamin. Vitamin B6 is essential tophysical and mental health and is widely recognized as an essentialvitamin. Vitamin B12 is a co-factor for two co-enzymes.

The above premixed formula may be mixed with a standard hard candyconfection base. For example, the hard candy confection base may includecorn syrup, Maltodextrin, and optionally sugar, natural color, andnatural flavorings. The premix is added to the hard candy base and mixedand heated to 360° F. The mixture is then poured into lollipop formingmolds with a handle or stick inserted so that a convenient lollipopconfection is provided.

In addition to suppressing appetite and increasing energy levels, thelollipops aid in burning fat and calories. The lollipops taste great andare convenient. A lollipop may be taken anywhere and requires no mixingor measuring. A lollipop can be conveniently eaten when a person has anurge to snack or eat conventional candy. The herbal supplements whenconsumed as a lollipop with water work quickly and are satisfying bothphysiologically and psychologically.

The present invention also provides a diet method wherein the agent isingested with a glass of water 30 minutes before eating breakfast,lunch, and dinner. In at least one aspect, a lollipop confection asdescribed above is eaten with a glass of water 30 minutes before eatingbreakfast, lunch, and dinner. The diet also requires that certain foodsbe eaten as a part of each meal. For example, breakfast would include awell-balanced meal including fresh fruit. Lunch would be a balanced mealincluding protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. Dinner wouldbe a well-balanced meal including protein and vegetables. The dietmethod also includes avoiding carbohydrate consumption after dinner anda prohibition against eating within three hours before bedtime.

While embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described,it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate and describe allpossible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in thespecification are words of description rather than limitation, and it isunderstood that various changes may be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention.

1. A weight control method comprising consuming a lollipop comprising asubstantially homogenous composition consists essentially of:CONSTITUENT RANGES Guarana PE 22% 220-660 mg Hydroxycitric acid 100-400mg L-Tyrosine 100-400 mg Vitamin B6 300 mcg-2 mg Vitamin B12 0.540mcg-6.000 mg Cyanacobalamin Corn syrup 3 grams-15 grams Maltodextrin120-200 mg.


2. The weight control method of claim 1 wherein the lollipop is consumedwith a glass of water 30 minutes before eating breakfast, lunch, anddinner.
 3. The weight control method of claim 2 wherein the breakfastincludes fresh fruit.
 4. The weight control method of claim 3 whereinthe lunch includes protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. 5.The weight control method of claim 4 wherein the dinner includes proteinand vegetables.
 6. The weight control method of claim 5 furthercomprising avoiding carbohydrate consumption after dinner.
 7. The weightcontrol method of claim 6 further comprising a prohibition againsteating within three hours before going to sleep.
 8. The weight controlmethod of claim 1 wherein the lollipop consists essentially of:CONSTITUENT AMOUNT Guarana PE 22% 440 mg Hydroxycitric acid 200 mgL-Tyrosine 200 mg Vitamin B6 400 mcg Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin 0.600mcg Corn syrup 7 grams Maltodextrin 160 mg.


9. A weight control method comprising consuming a lollipop consistingof: CONSTITUENT Guarana PE 22% Hydroxycitric acid L-Tyrosine Vitamin B6Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin Corn syrup Maltodextrin.


10. The weight control method of claim 9 wherein the lollipop consistsof: CONSTITUENT RANGES Guarana PE 22% 220-660 mg Hydroxycitric acid100-400 mg L-Tyrosine 100-400 mg Vitamin B6 300 mcg-2 mg Vitamin B12Cyanacobalamin 0.540 mcg-6.000 Corn syrup 3 grams-15 grams Maltodextrin120-200 mg.


11. The weight control of claim 10 wherein the lollipop consists of:CONSTITUENT AMOUNT Guarana PE 22% 440 mg Hydroxycitric acid 200 mgL-Tyrosine 200 mg Vitamin B6 400 mg Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin 0.600 mcgCorn syrup 7 grams Maltodextrin 160 mg.


12. A weight control method comprising consuming a lollipop, thelollipop consisting essentially of: CONSTITUENT Guarana PE 22%Hydroxycitric acid L-Tyrosine Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Cyanacobalamin Cornsyrup Maltodextrin.